Adrian graduate announces first CD production

ADRIAN — A 2009 Adrian High School graduate is breaking into the music scene with the release of his first CD, "Anything and Everything."

Kevin Lisboa, 21, who goes by the name Kevin Anthony, said his music genre can best be described as teen pop. He has been involved in music since he was 16, and began pursuing the pop niche about a year ago.

"I do what I do and I do it well," he said.

The CD itself is in the process of being made, but the music is available for listening and downloading online. His music is largely being promoted through social media and "word of mouth," and two of his songs from the 12-track CD have been played on WLEN in Adrian.

WLEN programming and music director Dale Gaertner said the station has Lisboa's song "Breathless" on the airplay list. "Summer Girls" was Lisboa's debut release.

Lisboa said he did some preliminary recording work in July and put the finishing touches on his first song, one of more than 90 he said he has written.

"And I am writing more," he said.

Lisboa said he is grateful for the help of a number of people for helping him pursue his dream, including recording assistance from Willie Green of Y.C.K. Studios; Jon V. for producing the "Summer Girls" single; his mother, Ada Rodriguez; business adviser Freddy Burciaga; and photographer Ashley Phibbs.

Eventually, Lisboa said, he wants to "get signed" with a major record label.

"I want to better myself as an artist," he said. "A lot of people believe in me."

Lisboa's music can be heard at soundcloud.com/KevinAnthonyMusic and youtube.com/KevinAnthonyTV, or he can be followed at Facebook.com/IAmKevinAnthony.